Enrollment
447
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270029603736 Charter school
International Spanish Language Acad — Edina, MN
Federal NCES profile for International Spanish Language Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: International Spanish Language Acad · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Spanish Language Acad compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
International Spanish Language Acad reports 447 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% below the Minnesota average and 81% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding International Spanish Language Acad spends $15,307 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.0% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How International Spanish Language Acad compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,307
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 447 Top 69% in Minnesota — larger than 31% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.1% -76% vs state
NCES ID 270029603736
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Spanish Language Acad, which includes International Spanish Language Acad.
$15,307
Per student
-27%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 67.0%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about International Spanish Language Acad
How many students attend International Spanish Language Acad?
International Spanish Language Acad has 447 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in EDINA, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Spanish Language Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at International Spanish Language Acad is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Spanish Language Acad?
10.1% of students at International Spanish Language Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Spanish Language Acad?
The largest demographic group at International Spanish Language Acad is White at 49.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in EDINA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Spanish Language Acad?
International Spanish Language Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.